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'A tenacious young lady.' Canton City educators remember 11-year-old killed in house fire
CANTON ‒ The 11-year-old who died Saturday from injuries suffered in a house fire is being remembered by her teachers as "a smart, sweet, funny and kind student who would go out of her way to help others," her school principal said in a prepared statement. Monica Black, principal at Youtz Intermediate School, said the school community is saddened by the loss of Harmony Fowler. ...
Letter to the editor: It seems as though everyone is incompetent
Many of us see Donald Trump as a clear and present danger to the Constitution, and to the rule of law, but the Supreme Court can’t see it. Likewise, the 20-year-old man on the roof with a rifle was a clear and present danger to the candidate Trump, but the Secret Service couldn’t see it.
Popular Cuyahoga Falls bridge closes for the summer for construction
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Those heading to Blossom Music Center soon may want to plan their trip, as a popular bridge in Cuyahoga Falls is closed for the rest of the summer. The Steels Corners Bridge eastbound has been closed on E. Steels Corners Road West of the State Route 8 interchange. The Summit County Engineer's website states the closure is to allow crews to replace bridge expansion joints, overlay the bridge deck with concrete and more.
STEEL VALLEY ALL STARS MAKE IT THROUGH TO WORLD SERIES
PENDLETON, IN – The Steel Valley All Stars (SVAS), a powerhouse 14u girls softball team with players from Boardman, Canfield, Poland, and Struthers, crushed the Indiana State Champions 15-1 to clinch the Central Division title. Gia Vrona was unstoppable on the mound, tossing a no-hitter over five innings, racking...
Boardman Superintendent steps down to focus on next chapter in life
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Sitting in his office Monday afternoon, Tim Saxton talked about his time with the Boardman Schools first as a student, then as high school principal, the director of operations, and finally the superintendent. July 31 will be Saxton’s last day as Superintendent of the Boardman...
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd makes positive rehab debut for Double-A Akron
CLEVELAND — Matthew Boyd took a positive step to returning to the major league mound Sunday in a minor league rehab outing for Double-A Akron. The 33-year-old left-hander tossed four innings in a 2-1 win over Richmond at Canal Park, allowing a run on four hits while striking out five without a walk.
Guns used in June 2 East Akron shooting linked to other crimes, police chief says
At least two of the weapons recovered from the scene of the June 2 shooting in East Akron that left one dead and injured 28 others have been linked to another crime in another city, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said Tuesday, Harding declined to share specifics about the investigation during a late...
Summit County Fair opens this week; kids under 15 get in free 1 day
TALLMADGE, Ohio – The Summit County Fair is scheduled for July 23-28 at the fairgrounds in Tallmadge, located at 229 E. Howe Road. A family tradition since 1850, the fair offers 4-H and open-class exhibits in livestock, horticulture, floraculture, domestic arts, culinary arts and fine arts. More than 250 food and commercial vendors will be spread out across the 66-acre fairgrounds, according to event organizers.
16 Alliance-area women seek Carnation Queen title
Age – 21 School – Kent State University. Employment – Snack bar attendant, Tannenhauf Golf Club. Why do you want to be Carnation Queen? – I want to connect with the community that I grew up around, and be a role model and set examples to the young children. Knowing this is my first and last chance to be part of this pageant, I believe that I have what it takes to embody this role for this wonderfully loving town.
LeBron James to be USA flag-bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics: 'It's an incredible honor for a kid from Akron'
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary star and three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball Award winner LeBron James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag of the United States of America at the opening ceremonies of an Olympics
Bath Township Fire Department provides update on mulch fire at Resource Recycling
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - New details are coming out about yesterday's fire at Resource Recycling. The Bath Township Fire Department arrived at the large blaze at around 3:20 p.m. on Sunday. Materials on fire included mulch, cut trees, brush, large industrial crane mats, and pallets. Eighteen agencies from four different counties assisted. Containing the fire was made more difficult because there was not a fire hydrant nearby, and trucks had to travel back and forth to one around a third of a mile away from the scene.
Toombs County teen finishes third at All-American Soap Box Derby
AKRON, Ohio — Six racers representing Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby traveled to Akron, Ohio last week to take part in the 86th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. Alyssa Head bringing a big trophy home to Toombs County. Head finished third in the Rally Super Stock Division. Also representing...
Akron man dies Sunday after getting struck trying to cross I-77 near Bolivar, Ohio
A 34-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate-77 near Bolivar, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The victim, identified as Jonathan Mandala of Akron, attempted to cross I-77 southbound at milepost 92 in Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County) at about 10:02 a.m. when he was struck by a 2021 Volvo commercial vehicle, according to the highway patrol. ...
Akron man dies after motorcycle strikes vehicle in Kenmore during Barberton police pursuit
A 53-year-old Akron man died Monday morning after crashing his motorcycle in Kenmore, according to Akron police. Officers were notified by Barberton police at around 8:15 a.m. of a motorcycle chase that entered Akron and resulted in a crash in the 1400 block of Kenmore Boulevard. The 53-year-old victim, identified as Gregory Stevens, was fleeing Barberton police at a high speed when he struck a van. Stevens was ejected during the crash and both he and his...
Indian Valley's Aaron Davis receives regional Teacher of the Year honor
GNADENHUTTEN ‒ Aaron Davis, a multi-subject educator at his alma mater Indian Valley High School in the Indian Valley Local School District, has been selected as Regional State Board District 8 Teacher of the Year. "I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized by the state board of...
Summer 'Camps' Unlike Any Other
Akron Public Schools is proud of the way it works to offset the summer slump, as it's called. Educators have watched it for years. Summer arrives, and scholars take a much-deserved break -- so much so that often times their grades suffer when they return to school in the fall. One solution?
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